Altru Health System · 1 week ago
School to Career High School Internship 2026
Grand Forks, ND
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16.50/hr - $16.50/hr
Start in 2026 SummerAltru Health System is dedicated to providing excellent patient care and community support. They are offering a School to Career Internship for high school students, allowing them to gain hands-on experience in various healthcare roles, including Ambulance, IT Service Center, Nursing Assistant, Radiology Support Associate, and Therapy Support Associate.
Health CareHospitalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assists the EMS staff with checking and cleaning ambulances
Assist EMS with restocking, cleaning, and remaking cots after ambulance calls
Assist with rooming patients from triage in the Emergency Department
Assist with code entry from ambulance calls and department statistics
Assist with various patient care needs in the Emergency Department
Observe patient care
Assists the IT Service Center staff in a variety of PC and PC peripheral deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Demonstrates knowledge of configuring PCs, problem-solving of Operating System and hardware issues, and proper cable management
Completes assigned tasks with a focus on quality, safety, and customer service
Assists with personal care/comforts
Demonstrates knowledge of location and use of basic and special equipment, i.e., dine maps, wheelchairs, IV poles/pumps, etc
Performs equipment cleaning, monitoring and set-up
Maintains unit organization by stocking supply areas
Ensures that all client requests are being appropriately and adequately addressed in a timely fashion
Assists staff in x-ray, CT, and Nuclear Medicine
Patient intake including preliminary questionnaire and dressing
Preparing scan tables and positioning patients
Cleaning rooms and equipment
Stocking supplies and linens
Transporting patients
Attending to patients during exams
Assists with activities of daily living (ADL) training in accordance with Standards of Care
Demonstrates knowledge of location and use of basic and special equipment, i.e., walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, O2 – portable and wall, and etc
Performs equipment cleaning, adjusting, and set-up
Assists with proper transferring, weight-bearing, and self-care techniques and precautions correlating to surgical procedures and co-existing diagnosis
Assists with gait, reinforcing proper patterns and sequencing
Reports any changes observed in condition or behavior to Supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 16 years old by June 1, 2026 and entering junior or senior year in high school
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of Start Date
Ability to work at least 20 hours per week with varying shifts depending on the department
Ability to perform physical demands including sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling objects as specified in the job description
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, and slide/transfer medium weight (20-40 pounds)
Infrequent driving requirement
Benefits
Health plan
401(k) retirement plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Life and disability insurance
Education assistance
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Altru Health System
Altru Health System is an integrated healthcare system that provides services through an acute care hospital and a large home care network.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (22)
2024 (8)
2023 (7)
2022 (8)
2021 (4)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Todd Forkel
Chief Executive Officer
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